London has been battered by 50mph winds that have felled trees and caused travel chaos. Powerful gusts swept across the capital as the Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" weather alert for most of the country.

Tooth-brushing cat-owners can nab some freebies this week. Cat-owners who pay a visit to the Felix website can score a free sample of cat food — a “mix of meaty or fishy treats full of enticing aromas, delicious flavours and appealing textures” — as well as two free tokens to spend on feline treats at the online shop.